Upcoming courses

Many of our courses are at the Early Years Professional Development Centre in Accrington, or at external venues. Please make sure you check whether your course is face to face or virtual. You may also have the option to attend a live stream of some of our courses - look out for that option on the course web pages, then select it on your booking form - you can attend a live class from your setting or from home.

PVI SSG Members - Make sure you use your two for one offer when booking eligible courses

Our full programme for academic year 2026-27 is available on our website now, click on the following link for more information.: Training for settings

You can use the links below to read more about the upcoming courses and submit an online booking.

October 2026

Course: An Introduction to Safeguarding

Venue: online only
Date: When booking please select 1st or 15th of the month.

Course: 14 Interactions

Venue: Early Years Professional Development Centre, Accrington
Date: 13/10/2026
Time: 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

Course: Childminder Cluster Meeting - Members only

Click the course link above for dates/times and to book

Course: Designated Safeguarding Lead Training

5 October session is FULL. Click the course link above for other available dates/times

Course: Evaluating your practice using the Early Years Inspection toolkit 

Venue: County Hall, Preston
Date: 14/10/2026
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Course: Paediatric First Aid

Venue: Morecambe FC, Globe Arena
Date: 14/10/2026
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Course: Managers Time to Talk

Click the course link above for dates/times and to book.

If you can't make the advertised date you can choose to access an alternative pre-recorded webinar instead, where available. Check out the Instant Access listings.  (Please note that Instant Access courses are not included in the 2-for-1 offer)